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Old Jan 2, 2017 | 06:16 AM
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I am preparing to replace rear discs and pads on my 2003 TT quattro. Found the wind-in tool, but now I am reading of some electronic gizmo that has to be disabled before pistons can be wound in. Is this true, and if so how and with what can that be achieved?

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Old Jan 2, 2017 | 06:59 AM
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Not true on MK1 TT's purely mechanical. Some Audi's have electric /stepper motor controlled parking brakes on their rear calipers. For those you need the VW/Audi diagnostic tool or the Ross-Tech interface and their software to back off the parking brake to install new pads.

Basically you need this for most troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures with this vehicle.
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